2012 YAMAHA XV1900A ignition

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-32
6
EAU42602
Troubleshooting chart
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:1st: 2.375 (38/16)
2nd: 1.571 (33/21)
3rd:
1.160 (29/25)
4th: 0.929 (26/28)
5th: 0.800 (24/30)Chassis:Frame type:Double cradle
Caster angle: 30.90 °
Trail:
152 mm (6.0 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D251
Loading:Maximum load: 203 kg (448 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Loading condition: 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT4.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Unified brake system:Operation:Activated by rear brake
Front brake:Type:Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 130.0 mm (5.12 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Battery:Model:GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 51.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light: LED Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 25.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC connector fuse: 3.0 A
Backup fuse:
3.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever.................................. 3-12, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17 Front fork, checking............................... 6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-17
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light ................................. 6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubricat
ion, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-22
Rider seat ............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Transfer case oil ................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bul b, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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